Encyclopedia of Leisure and Outdoor Recreation

• Main Authors: Jenkins, John, Pigram, John
• Format: eBook Book
• Language: English
• Published: London ; New York, N.Y Routledge 2003; Taylor and Francis; Taylor & Francis Group
• Edition: 1
• Subjects: Encyclopedias; Leisure; Leisure > Encyclopedias; Outdoor recreation > Encyclopedias; Recreation; Research Methods; Sociology of Sport; Outdoor Recreation Resources Review Commission; Cli; forest; united; Secretary Of State; Outdoor Recreation Settings; association; Contemporary Society; Independent Study; inventory; states; Follow; Recreation Researchers; Royal National Park; land; studies; Outdoor Recreation; Face To Face; Work Leisure Dichotomy; Pristine; resources; Leisure Studies; Huizinga's Homo Ludens; Recreation Opportunity Spectrum; Recreation Settings; Census; canada; Recreation Resource; service; Outdoor Recreation Organizations; Outdoor Recreationists; Leisure Behaviour; Visitor Impact Management; Post-war; Casual Leisure
• ISBN: 9780415252263; 0415868203; 0415252261; 9780415868204
• DOI: 10.4324/9780203647394

This is a key reference guide for the exploration of leisure and outdoor recreation. It reflects the multidisciplinary nature of these fields and contextualizes the leading research and knowledge on key concepts, theories and practices. Edited by leading authorities in the field, this volume includes a comprehensive index, and up-to-date suggestions for further reading. It is an essential resource for teaching, an invaluable companion to independent study, and a solid starting point for wider subject exploration.